Backsliding Stems from Indifference to the Necessity of Christ

Backsliding Stems from Indifference to the Necessity of Christ August 17, 2023 by: John Owen Indifference to the Necessity and Benefits of Christ and His Mediation There are reasons that are peculiar unto every especial instance of backsliding in any kind. First, ignorance of the necessity of Jesus Christ and the benefits of his mediation…


PRAYER THAT OBTAINS

PRAYER THAT OBTAINS \”Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.\” — Luk 11:9. THERE ARE many conditions of true prayer. For instance, it must be earnest. There are times when we know we are on the line of God\’s purposes, when we…


On the Crushing Guilt of Failing at Quiet Time

On the Crushing Guilt of Failing at Quiet Time August 16, 2023 by: Kevin DeYoung Must Devotions Be Daily? I first began my habit of daily devotions when I was in high school. A couple of my friends at school were serious Christians, and they talked about spending time in their Bibles every morning before…


Rebalancing Our Approach to Observing the Sabbath

Rebalancing Our Approach to Observing the Sabbath August 15, 2023 by: Guy Prentiss Waters What Is the Sabbath For? Whenever we look at one of God’s commands, we’re always facing two dangers—one to the left of us, one to the right of us. One is to be too permissive when it comes to that command,…